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Mississippi Rent increase notice

Last reviewed 2026-10-23

How much notice does a landlord need to give to raise the rent in Mississippi?

Ch. 89-8 sets no notice period for rent increases (full-text search of the chapter). § 89-8-17 lets a landlord demand a rent increase after a lease expires, so long as the dominant purpose is not retaliation for the tenant's actions protected by the chapter.

Verified Source: Miss. Code Ann. ch. 89-8; § 89-8-17 · last checked 2026-10-23

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